There are a lot of podcasts about writing and worldbuilding.

And honestly, I've tried listening to most of them.

They all have good advice for getting started, but they don't help me find new ideas. That's where roleplaying game (RPG) podcasts come in.

If you are new to worldbuilding, particularly fantasy settings, here's why I would recommend blocking out a couple of hours per week to listen to and study different roleplaying podcasts:

Reason #1: The settings are rich with ideas.

Settings for RPGs are designed to give players room to create a backstory with real depth. As a result, they are a fantastic blend of cultures and ideas that can show you what you can accomplish with a setting as small as a city or as big as a continent.

Reason #2: They're much more spontaneous and unique than regular audiobooks.

With podcasts, it is vital to keep the listener entertained enough to go on to the next episode. The characters have to be engaging, and the story has to draw you in. The best of these podcasts show you how to engage your audience and how to improvise new parts of the setting without losing the story.

Reason #3: You can learn how scope plays into your worldbuilding.

Keeping the scope of your worldbuilding in mind is vital, and these podcasts are a perfect example. The characters can only travel so far, and it's important not to overwhelm their story with details about a region they aren't likely to visit just yet.

As a beginner, I promise—these are some of the most helpful resources on the Internet you can sink your teeth into to get inspired to worldbuild.